HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 03141989 - 89-166 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF )
supporting the National Park)
Service Environmental Impact)
Statement Alternative, A ) RESOLUTION NO. 89/166
WHEREAS, Tao House, a National Historic Site, is located in Contra
Costa County; and
WHEREAS, the National Park Service has through research and public
hearing drafted an Environmental Impact Statement and General Management
Plan which details four alternative plans for the development of Tao House;
and
WHEREAS, the National Park Service requests comments on the plan by
March 15th regarding the four alternatives; and
WHEREAS, the National Park Service prefers Alternative A which pro-
vides for:
o full public access via the Clipper Hill/Kuss Road Route as
as recommended by the Town of Danville
o removal of the non-historic structure to restore the historic
scene
o development and renovation of existing structures for administra-
tive, artistic and visitor uses
o small scale theatrical performances, seminars and a residential
artis-in-residence program; and
WHEREAS, the development of Tao House as described in Alternative A
would be an asset to the cultural resources for the residents of Contra
Costa County and the nation for generations to come. ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County supports Alternative A of the Environmental Impact Statement
and General Management Plan of the National Park Service for the Eugene
O'Neill National Historic Site, Tao House, and supports the efforts of the
National Park Service and the Eugene O'Neill Foundation, in its desire to
create a memorial to playwright Eugene O'Neill and as a center for the
performing arts.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by unanimous vote of the Board members present on
this 14th day of March, 1989.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a
resolution entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the date
aforesaid.
Y
RO I. 9CHRODEFt
District III
TOM POWERS NANCYFAHDEN
District I Distri II
SUNNE W. NCPEAK TOM TORLAKSON
District IV District V
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board
of Supervisors affixed this 14th day of
March, 1989.
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By
Deputy Clerk